The veteran's hepatitis with cirrhosis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 30 percent is warranted based on the severity of his symptoms.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows moderate liver damage and gastrointestinal disturbance necessitating dietary restrictions or other therapeutic measures, which aligns with the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7345.
- Claimed conditions
- hepatitis, cirrhosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 2, 2000
- Citation
- 0020261
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